Philippians 1:15
Certainly, some do so even because of envy and contention; and others, too, do so because of a good will to preach Christ.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:
In Context
16Some act out of charity, knowing that I have been appointed for the defense of the Gospel.
Cross References
Acts 5:42And every day, in the temple and among the houses, they did not cease to teach and to evangelize Christ Jesus.
Acts 8:35Then Philip, opening his mouth and beginning from this Scripture, evangelized Jesus to him.
Acts 10:36God sent the Word to the sons of Israel, announcing the peace through Jesus Christ, for he is the Lord of all.
Romans 16:17But I beg you, brothers, to take note of those who cause dissensions and offenses contrary to the doctrine that you have learned, and to turn away from them.
1 Corinthians 3:3And since there is still envy and contention among you, are you not carnal, and are you not walking according to man?
2 Corinthians 1:19For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you through us, through myself and Sylvanus and Timothy, was not Yes, and No; but was simply Yes in him.
Matthew Henry on Philippians 1:13-21
The Apostle's Success and Joy. ( a. d. 62.) 12 But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; 13 So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places; 14 And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. 15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will: 16 The one preach Christ of contention,… Read the whole commentary →